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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.17, 327.29 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.17, 327.29 and 133.67 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.17 : 327.29 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.17/327.29 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.17x = 327.29 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.17x = 43,747.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,747.55/237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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