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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.32, 356.68 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.32, 356.68 and 160.13 is: 239.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.32 : 356.68 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.32/356.68 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.32x = 356.68 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.32x = 57,113.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,113.80/238.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.65

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