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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.29, 356.00 and 176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.29, 356.00 and 176.54 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.29 : 356.00 = 176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.29/356.00 = 176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.29x = 356.00 × 176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.29x = 62,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,845.58/237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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