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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.93, 358.00 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.93, 358.00 and 170.57 is: 255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.93 : 358.00 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.93/358.00 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.93x = 358.00 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.93x = 61,064.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,064.53/238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.58

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