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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.75, 329.45 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.75, 329.45 and 176.62 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.75 : 329.45 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.75/329.45 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.75x = 329.45 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.75x = 58,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,187.08/238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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