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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.16, 356.54 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.16, 356.54 and 177.56 is: 265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.16 : 356.54 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.16/356.54 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.16x = 356.54 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.16x = 63,305.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,305.46/238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.82

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