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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.87, 358.11 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.87, 358.11 and 117.07 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.87 : 358.11 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.87/358.11 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.87x = 358.11 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.87x = 41,923.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,923.94/238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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