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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 357.69 and 116.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 357.69 and 116.74 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 357.69 = 116.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/357.69 = 116.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 357.69 × 116.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 41,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,757.62/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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