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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.20, 357.56 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.20, 357.56 and 177.20 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.20 : 357.56 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.20/357.56 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.20x = 357.56 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.20x = 63,359.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,359.63/238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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