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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.71, 329.56 and 160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.71, 329.56 and 160.14 is: 221.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.71 : 329.56 = 160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.71/329.56 = 160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.71x = 329.56 × 160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.71x = 52,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,775.74/238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.09

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