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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 326.99 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 326.99 and 178.08 is: 245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 326.99 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/326.99 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 326.99 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 58,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,229.49/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.62

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