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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.35, 357.74 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.35, 357.74 and 116.70 is: 175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.35 : 357.74 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.35/357.74 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.35x = 357.74 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.35x = 41,747.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,747.67/238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.15

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