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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.26, 356.81 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.26, 356.81 and 164.94 is: 247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.26 : 356.81 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.26/356.81 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.26x = 356.81 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.26x = 58,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,852.24/238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.01

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