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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.98, 358.70 and 117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.98, 358.70 and 117.35 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.98 : 358.70 = 117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.98/358.70 = 117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.98x = 358.70 × 117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.98x = 42,091.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,091.06/238.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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