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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.42, 329.07 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.42, 329.07 and 160.75 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.42 : 329.07 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.42/329.07 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.42x = 329.07 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.42x = 52,898.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,898.00/238.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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