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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 329.58 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 329.58 and 161.52 is: 222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 329.58 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/329.58 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 329.58 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 53,233.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,233.76/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.98

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