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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.18, 357.57 and 166.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.18, 357.57 and 166.42 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.18 : 357.57 = 166.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.18/357.57 = 166.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.18x = 357.57 × 166.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.18x = 59,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,506.80/238.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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