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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.64, 358.26 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.64, 358.26 and 167.12 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.64 : 358.26 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.64/358.26 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.64x = 358.26 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.64x = 59,872.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,872.41/238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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