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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.85, 357.66 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.85, 357.66 and 165.62 is: 248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.85 : 357.66 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.85/357.66 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.85x = 357.66 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.85x = 59,237.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,237.16/238.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.01

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