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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.35, 357.17 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.35, 357.17 and 116.58 is: 174.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.35 : 357.17 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.35/357.17 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.35x = 357.17 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.35x = 41,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,638.30/238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.69

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