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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.98, 357.82 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.98, 357.82 and 174.12 is: 260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.98 : 357.82 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.98/357.82 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.98x = 357.82 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.98x = 62,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,301.84/238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.69

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