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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.22, 356.08 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.22, 356.08 and 176.16 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.22 : 356.08 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.22/356.08 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.22x = 356.08 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.22x = 62,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,727.05/237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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