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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 355.67 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 355.67 and 175.35 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 355.67 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/355.67 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 355.67 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 62,366.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,366.73/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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