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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 358.16 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 358.16 and 166.59 is: 249.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 358.16 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/358.16 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 358.16 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 59,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,665.04/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.98

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