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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 357.03 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 357.03 and 166.34 is: 249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 357.03 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/357.03 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 357.03 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 59,386.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,386.59/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.08

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