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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.53, 357.77 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.53, 357.77 and 110.25 is: 165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.53 : 357.77 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.53/357.77 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.53x = 357.77 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.53x = 39,443.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,443.59/238.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.36

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