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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.12, 355.36 and 179.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.12, 355.36 and 179.29 is: 268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.12 : 355.36 = 179.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.12/355.36 = 179.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.12x = 355.36 × 179.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.12x = 63,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,712.49/237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.69

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