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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.43, 356.72 and 177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.43, 356.72 and 177.83 is: 266.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.43 : 356.72 = 177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.43/356.72 = 177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.43x = 356.72 × 177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.43x = 63,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,432.84/238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.05

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