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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.77, 329.00 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.77, 329.00 and 161.01 is: 221.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.77 : 329.00 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.77/329.00 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.77x = 329.00 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.77x = 52,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,971.48/238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.85

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