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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.35, 327.85 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.35, 327.85 and 182.76 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.35 : 327.85 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.35/327.85 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.35x = 327.85 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.35x = 59,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,916.18/237.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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