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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.20, 354.72 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.20, 354.72 and 178.72 is: 267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.20 : 354.72 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.20/354.72 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.20x = 354.72 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.20x = 63,395.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,395.56/237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.27

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