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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.07, 356.81 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.07, 356.81 and 176.92 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.07 : 356.81 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.07/356.81 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.07x = 356.81 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.07x = 63,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,125.05/238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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