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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.78, 355.98 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.78, 355.98 and 177.18 is: 265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.78 : 355.98 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.78/355.98 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.78x = 355.98 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.78x = 63,072.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,072.54/237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.26

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