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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.10, 355.54 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.10, 355.54 and 175.02 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.10 : 355.54 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.10/355.54 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.10x = 355.54 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.10x = 62,226.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,226.61/237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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