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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.77, 358.16 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.77, 358.16 and 101.79 is: 152.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.77 : 358.16 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.77/358.16 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.77x = 358.16 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.77x = 36,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,456.60/238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.69

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