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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 357.24 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 357.24 and 166.80 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 357.24 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/357.24 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 357.24 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 59,587.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,587.63/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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