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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.11, 356.23 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.11, 356.23 and 160.71 is: 240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.11 : 356.23 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.11/356.23 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.11x = 356.23 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.11x = 57,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,249.72/238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.43

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