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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 355.46 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 355.46 and 176.24 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 355.46 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/355.46 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 355.46 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 62,646.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,646.28/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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