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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.70, 358.10 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.70, 358.10 and 116.93 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.70 : 358.10 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.70/358.10 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.70x = 358.10 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.70x = 41,872.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,872.63/238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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