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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.30, 326.75 and 178.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.30, 326.75 and 178.37 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.30 : 326.75 = 178.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.30/326.75 = 178.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.30x = 326.75 × 178.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.30x = 58,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,282.32/237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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