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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.18, 356.66 and 156.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.18, 356.66 and 156.90 is: 234.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.18 : 356.66 = 156.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.18/356.66 = 156.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.18x = 356.66 × 156.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.18x = 55,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,959.95/238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.95

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