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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.84, 358.02 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.84, 358.02 and 110.56 is: 165.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.84 : 358.02 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.84/358.02 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.84x = 358.02 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.84x = 39,582.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,582.69/238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.73

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