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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.05, 327.04 and 175.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.05, 327.04 and 175.03 is: 241.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.05 : 327.04 = 175.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.05/327.04 = 175.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.05x = 327.04 × 175.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.05x = 57,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,242.23/237.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.48

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