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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.29, 327.06 and 181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.29, 327.06 and 181.91 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.29 : 327.06 = 181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.29/327.06 = 181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.29x = 327.06 × 181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.29x = 59,496.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,496.30/237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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