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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.92, 358.50 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.92, 358.50 and 161.82 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.92 : 358.50 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.92/358.50 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.92x = 358.50 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.92x = 58,012.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,012.47/238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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