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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 354.93 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 354.93 and 179.55 is: 268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 354.93 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/354.93 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 354.93 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 63,727.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,727.68/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.79

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