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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.45, 357.17 and 122.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.45, 357.17 and 122.54 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.45 : 357.17 = 122.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.45/357.17 = 122.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.45x = 357.17 × 122.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.45x = 43,767.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,767.61/238.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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