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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.28, 357.10 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.28, 357.10 and 177.64 is: 266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.28 : 357.10 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.28/357.10 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.28x = 357.10 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.28x = 63,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,435.24/238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.22

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