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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.72, 357.84 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.72, 357.84 and 101.70 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.72 : 357.84 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.72/357.84 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.72x = 357.84 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.72x = 36,392.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,392.33/238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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