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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.17, 356.85 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.17, 356.85 and 166.08 is: 248.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.17 : 356.85 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.17/356.85 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.17x = 356.85 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.17x = 59,265.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,265.65/238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.84

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