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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.34, 357.52 and 116.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.34, 357.52 and 116.66 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.34 : 357.52 = 116.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.34/357.52 = 116.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.34x = 357.52 × 116.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.34x = 41,708.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,708.28/238.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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