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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.79, 358.05 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.79, 358.05 and 117.11 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.79 : 358.05 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.79/358.05 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.79x = 358.05 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.79x = 41,931.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,931.24/238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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