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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.88, 358.45 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.88, 358.45 and 166.60 is: 249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.88 : 358.45 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.88/358.45 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.88x = 358.45 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.88x = 59,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,717.77/238.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.99

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