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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 357.80 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 357.80 and 116.79 is: 175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 357.80 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/357.80 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 357.80 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 41,786.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,786.88/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.06

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