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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.10, 327.24 and 178.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.10, 327.24 and 178.38 is: 246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.10 : 327.24 = 178.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.10/327.24 = 178.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.10x = 327.24 × 178.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.10x = 58,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,374.49/237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.20

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