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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 357.24 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 357.24 and 116.43 is: 174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 357.24 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/357.24 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 357.24 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 41,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,593.45/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.65

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