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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.23, 327.42 and 178.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.23, 327.42 and 178.51 is: 246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.23 : 327.42 = 178.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.23/327.42 = 178.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.23x = 327.42 × 178.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.23x = 58,446.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,446.03/237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.37

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