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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 329.31 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 329.31 and 173.06 is: 238.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 329.31 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/329.31 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 329.31 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 56,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,990.39/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.75

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