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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 354.96 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 354.96 and 175.94 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 354.96 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/354.96 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 354.96 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 62,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,449.89/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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