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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 357.02 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 357.02 and 114.68 is: 171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 357.02 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/357.02 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 357.02 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 40,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,944.45/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.92

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