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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.20, 357.18 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.20, 357.18 and 116.40 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.20 : 357.18 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.20/357.18 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.20x = 357.18 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.20x = 41,575.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,575.75/238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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