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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238, 356.80 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238, 356.80 and 114.56 is: 171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238 : 356.80 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238/356.80 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238x = 356.80 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238x = 40,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,875.01/238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.74

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