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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.72, 357.74 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.72, 357.74 and 116.85 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.72 : 357.74 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.72/357.74 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.72x = 357.74 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.72x = 41,801.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,801.92/238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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