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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 355.60 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 355.60 and 176.64 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 355.60 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/355.60 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 355.60 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 62,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,813.18/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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