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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.80, 357.84 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.80, 357.84 and 166.44 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.80 : 357.84 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.80/357.84 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.80x = 357.84 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.80x = 59,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,558.89/238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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