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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.78, 329.45 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.78, 329.45 and 164.98 is: 227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.78 : 329.45 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.78/329.45 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.78x = 329.45 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.78x = 54,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,351.84/238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.62

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