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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.77, 357.88 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.77, 357.88 and 116.86 is: 175.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.77 : 357.88 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.77/357.88 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.77x = 357.88 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.77x = 41,821.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,821.86/238.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.16

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