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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.74, 358.14 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.74, 358.14 and 117.06 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.74 : 358.14 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.74/358.14 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.74x = 358.14 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.74x = 41,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,923.87/238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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