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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.68, 357.76 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.68, 357.76 and 178.08 is: 266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.68 : 357.76 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.68/357.76 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.68x = 357.76 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.68x = 63,709.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,709.90/238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.93

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