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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.83, 358.37 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.83, 358.37 and 170.19 is: 255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.83 : 358.37 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.83/358.37 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.83x = 358.37 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.83x = 60,990.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,990.14/238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.37

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