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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 358.02 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 358.02 and 170.13 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 358.02 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/358.02 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 358.02 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 60,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,909.94/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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