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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 355.80 and 179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 355.80 and 179.43 is: 269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 355.80 = 179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/355.80 = 179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 355.80 × 179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 63,841.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,841.19/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.17

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