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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.03, 356.68 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.03, 356.68 and 160.71 is: 240.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.03 : 356.68 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.03/356.68 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.03x = 356.68 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.03x = 57,322.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,322.04/238.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.82

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