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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 357 and 109.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 357 and 109.75 is: 164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 357 = 109.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/357 = 109.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 357 × 109.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 39,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,180.75/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.63

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