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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 327.47 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 327.47 and 181.82 is: 251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 327.47 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/327.47 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 327.47 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 59,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,540.60/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.04

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