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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.77, 358.16 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.77, 358.16 and 167.22 is: 250.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.77 : 358.16 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.77/358.16 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.77x = 358.16 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.77x = 59,890.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,890.68/238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.83

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