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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.62, 357.84 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.62, 357.84 and 108.51 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.62 : 357.84 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.62/357.84 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.62x = 357.84 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.62x = 38,828.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,828.91/238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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