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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.94, 327.47 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.94, 327.47 and 178.62 is: 246.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.94 : 327.47 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.94/327.47 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.94x = 327.47 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.94x = 58,492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,492.69/236.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.87

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