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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.38, 357.24 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.38, 357.24 and 165.66 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.38 : 357.24 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.38/357.24 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.38x = 357.24 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.38x = 59,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,180.38/238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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