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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 356.16 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 356.16 and 176.22 is: 264.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 356.16 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/356.16 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 356.16 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 62,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,763.18/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.41

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