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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.26, 327.72 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.26, 327.72 and 182.66 is: 252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.26 : 327.72 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.26/327.72 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.26x = 327.72 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.26x = 59,862.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,862.15/237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.30

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