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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.73, 358.19 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.73, 358.19 and 116.99 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.73 : 358.19 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.73/358.19 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.73x = 358.19 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.73x = 41,904.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,904.65/238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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