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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 329.58 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 329.58 and 173.52 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 329.58 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/329.58 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 329.58 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 57,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,188.72/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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