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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.63, 357.59 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.63, 357.59 and 116.73 is: 174.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.63 : 357.59 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.63/357.59 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.63x = 357.59 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.63x = 41,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,741.48/238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.92

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