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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.66, 358.06 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.66, 358.06 and 116.93 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.66 : 358.06 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.66/358.06 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.66x = 358.06 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.66x = 41,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,867.96/238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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