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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.24, 355.32 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.24, 355.32 and 182.70 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.24 : 355.32 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.24/355.32 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.24x = 355.32 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.24x = 64,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,916.96/237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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