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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 356.44 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 356.44 and 177.56 is: 265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 356.44 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/356.44 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 356.44 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 63,289.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,289.49/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.88

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