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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.91, 358.16 and 117.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.91, 358.16 and 117.23 is: 175.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.91 : 358.16 = 117.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.91/358.16 = 117.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.91x = 358.16 × 117.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.91x = 41,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,984.72/238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.74

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