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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.73, 357.91 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.73, 357.91 and 116.91 is: 175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.73 : 357.91 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.73/357.91 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.73x = 357.91 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.73x = 41,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,842.97/238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.28

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