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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.67, 357.96 and 116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.67, 357.96 and 116.90 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.67 : 357.96 = 116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.67/357.96 = 116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.67x = 357.96 × 116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.67x = 41,843.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,843.73/238.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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