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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.76, 358.16 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.76, 358.16 and 110.50 is: 165.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.76 : 358.16 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.76/358.16 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.76x = 358.16 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.76x = 39,576.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,576.68/238.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.76

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