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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.16, 355.33 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.16, 355.33 and 176.41 is: 264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.16 : 355.33 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.16/355.33 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.16x = 355.33 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.16x = 62,683.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,683.77/237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.31

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