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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 327.57 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 327.57 and 171.86 is: 237.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 327.57 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/327.57 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 327.57 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 56,296.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,296.18/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.16

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