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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.61, 357.57 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.61, 357.57 and 177.59 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.61 : 357.57 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.61/357.57 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.61x = 357.57 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.61x = 63,499.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,499.07/238.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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