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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.96, 358.38 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.96, 358.38 and 117.20 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.96 : 358.38 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.96/358.38 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.96x = 358.38 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.96x = 42,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,002.14/238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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