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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.12, 356.37 and 165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.12, 356.37 and 165.67 is: 247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.12 : 356.37 = 165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.12/356.37 = 165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.12x = 356.37 × 165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.12x = 59,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,039.82/238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.94

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