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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238.95, 357.18 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238.95, 357.18 and 177.39 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238.95 : 357.18 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238.95/357.18 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238.95x = 357.18 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238.95x = 63,359.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,359.49/238.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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