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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.89, 358.44 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.89, 358.44 and 110.64 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.89 : 358.44 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.89/358.44 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.89x = 358.44 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.89x = 39,657.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,657.80/238.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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