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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.09, 357.12 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.09, 357.12 and 161.55 is: 242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.09 : 357.12 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.09/357.12 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.09x = 357.12 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.09x = 57,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,690.14/238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.30

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