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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.77, 328.98 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.77, 328.98 and 173.16 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.77 : 328.98 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.77/328.98 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.77x = 328.98 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.77x = 56,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,966.18/238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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