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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 329.23 and 173.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 329.23 and 173.09 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 329.23 = 173.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/329.23 = 173.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 329.23 × 173.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 56,986.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,986.42/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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