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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.04, 356.60 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.04, 356.60 and 176.99 is: 265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.04 : 356.60 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.04/356.60 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.04x = 356.60 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.04x = 63,114.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,114.63/238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.14

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