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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 357.28 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 357.28 and 161.18 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 357.28 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/357.28 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 357.28 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 57,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,586.39/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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