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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 357.81 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 357.81 and 117.15 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 357.81 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/357.81 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 357.81 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 41,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,917.44/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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