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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.24, 356.04 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.24, 356.04 and 173.16 is: 259.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.24 : 356.04 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.24/356.04 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.24x = 356.04 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.24x = 61,651.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,651.89/237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.87

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