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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 329.55 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 329.55 and 173.46 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 329.55 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/329.55 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 329.55 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 57,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,163.74/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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