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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 358.65 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 358.65 and 117.32 is: 176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 358.65 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/358.65 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 358.65 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 42,075.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,075.02/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.08

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