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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.71, 358.20 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.71, 358.20 and 116.97 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.71 : 358.20 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.71/358.20 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.71x = 358.20 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.71x = 41,898.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,898.65/238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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