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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 329.40 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 329.40 and 160.74 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 329.40 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/329.40 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 329.40 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 52,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,947.76/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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