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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.97, 329.73 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.97, 329.73 and 173.63 is: 239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.97 : 329.73 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.97/329.73 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.97x = 329.73 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.97x = 57,251.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,251.02/238.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.57

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