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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 355.68 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 355.68 and 176.22 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 355.68 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/355.68 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 355.68 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 62,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,677.93/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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