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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.44, 357.48 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.44, 357.48 and 116.64 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.44 : 357.48 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.44/357.48 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.44x = 357.48 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.44x = 41,696.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,696.47/238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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