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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.98, 358.80 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.98, 358.80 and 170.94 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.98 : 358.80 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.98/358.80 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.98x = 358.80 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.98x = 61,333.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,333.27/238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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