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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.56, 358.07 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.56, 358.07 and 116.91 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.56 : 358.07 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.56/358.07 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.56x = 358.07 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.56x = 41,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,861.38/238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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