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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.50, 357.17 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.50, 357.17 and 180.77 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.50 : 357.17 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.50/357.17 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.50x = 357.17 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.50x = 64,562.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,562.93/238.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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