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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.32, 355.98 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.32, 355.98 and 173.64 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.32 : 355.98 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.32/355.98 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.32x = 355.98 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.32x = 61,812.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,812.37/237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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