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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.78, 357.51 and 169.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.78, 357.51 and 169.53 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.78 : 357.51 = 169.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.78/357.51 = 169.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.78x = 357.51 × 169.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.78x = 60,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,608.67/238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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