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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 358.09 and 170.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 358.09 and 170.45 is: 255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 358.09 = 170.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/358.09 = 170.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 358.09 × 170.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 61,037.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,037.58/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.48

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