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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.54, 357.90 and 166.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.54, 357.90 and 166.54 is: 249.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.54 : 357.90 = 166.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.54/357.90 = 166.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.54x = 357.90 × 166.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.54x = 59,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,604.67/238.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.87

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