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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.82, 329.68 and 173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.82, 329.68 and 173.82 is: 239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.82 : 329.68 = 173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.82/329.68 = 173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.82x = 329.68 × 173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.82x = 57,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,304.98/238.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.95

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