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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.35, 357.39 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.35, 357.39 and 116.67 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.35 : 357.39 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.35/357.39 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.35x = 357.39 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.35x = 41,696.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,696.69/238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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