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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.22, 356.97 and 177.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.22, 356.97 and 177.07 is: 265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.22 : 356.97 = 177.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.22/356.97 = 177.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.22x = 356.97 × 177.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.22x = 63,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,208.68/238.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.34

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