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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.71, 358.18 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.71, 358.18 and 177.96 is: 267.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.71 : 358.18 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.71/358.18 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.71x = 358.18 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.71x = 63,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,741.71/238.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.03

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