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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 357.20 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 357.20 and 109.92 is: 164.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 357.20 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/357.20 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 357.20 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 39,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,263.42/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.86

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