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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.08, 357.16 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.08, 357.16 and 116.35 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.08 : 357.16 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.08/357.16 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.08x = 357.16 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.08x = 41,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,555.57/238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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