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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.13, 357.17 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.13, 357.17 and 108.12 is: 162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.13 : 357.17 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.13/357.17 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.13x = 357.17 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.13x = 38,616.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,616.68/238.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.17

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