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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.62, 357.66 and 166.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.62, 357.66 and 166.26 is: 249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.62 : 357.66 = 166.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.62/357.66 = 166.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.62x = 357.66 × 166.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.62x = 59,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,464.55/238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.20

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