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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 358.26 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 358.26 and 108.72 is: 163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 358.26 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/358.26 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 358.26 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 38,950.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950.03/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.15

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