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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.91, 358.55 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.91, 358.55 and 109.10 is: 163.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.91 : 358.55 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.91/358.55 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.91x = 358.55 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.91x = 39,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,115.47/238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.73

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