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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 356.88 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 356.88 and 165 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 356.88 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/356.88 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 356.88 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 58,885.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,885.20/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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