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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.14, 356.00 and 160.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.14, 356.00 and 160.79 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.14 : 356.00 = 160.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.14/356.00 = 160.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.14x = 356.00 × 160.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.14x = 57,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,238.66/238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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