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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.13, 357.36 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.13, 357.36 and 161.06 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.13 : 357.36 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.13/357.36 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.13x = 357.36 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.13x = 57,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,556.40/238.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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