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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.26, 357.45 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.26, 357.45 and 116.46 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.26 : 357.45 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.26/357.45 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.26x = 357.45 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.26x = 41,628.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,628.63/238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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