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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.17, 357.31 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.17, 357.31 and 116.51 is: 174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.17 : 357.31 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.17/357.31 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.17x = 357.31 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.17x = 41,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,628.55/238.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.78

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