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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.84, 358.50 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.84, 358.50 and 170.44 is: 255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.84 : 358.50 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.84/358.50 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.84x = 358.50 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.84x = 61,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,102.74/238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.83

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