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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.10, 328.66 and 163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.10, 328.66 and 163.45 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.10 : 328.66 = 163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.10/328.66 = 163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.10x = 328.66 × 163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.10x = 53,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,719.48/238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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