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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.60, 357.92 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.60, 357.92 and 108.60 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.60 : 357.92 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.60/357.92 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.60x = 357.92 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.60x = 38,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,870.11/238.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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