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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.28, 357.49 and 116.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.28, 357.49 and 116.53 is: 174.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.28 : 357.49 = 116.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.28/357.49 = 116.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.28x = 357.49 × 116.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.28x = 41,656.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,656.81/238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.82

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