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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.25, 328.02 and 182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.25, 328.02 and 182.17 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.25 : 328.02 = 182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.25/328.02 = 182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.25x = 328.02 × 182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.25x = 59,756.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,756.22/237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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