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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.09, 357.18 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.09, 357.18 and 164.28 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.09 : 357.18 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.09/357.18 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.09x = 357.18 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.09x = 58,677.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,677.53/238.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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