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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.91, 357.66 and 178.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.91, 357.66 and 178.29 is: 266.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.91 : 357.66 = 178.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.91/357.66 = 178.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.91x = 357.66 × 178.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.91x = 63,767.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,767.20/238.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.91

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