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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.83, 329.66 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.83, 329.66 and 160.12 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.83 : 329.66 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.83/329.66 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.83x = 329.66 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.83x = 52,785.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,785.16/238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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