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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 356.16 and 176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 356.16 and 176.27 is: 264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 356.16 = 176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/356.16 = 176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 356.16 × 176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 62,778.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,778.54/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.52

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