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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.79, 358.28 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.79, 358.28 and 178.44 is: 267.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.79 : 358.28 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.79/358.28 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.79x = 358.28 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.79x = 63,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,930.59/238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.73

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