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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.46, 357.73 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.46, 357.73 and 116.73 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.46 : 357.73 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.46/357.73 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.46x = 357.73 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.46x = 41,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,757.53/238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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