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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.75, 358.03 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.75, 358.03 and 108.64 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.75 : 358.03 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.75/358.03 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.75x = 358.03 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.75x = 38,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,894.59/238.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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