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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.38, 327.69 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.38, 327.69 and 179.18 is: 247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.38 : 327.69 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.38/327.69 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.38x = 327.69 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.38x = 58,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,715.49/237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.35

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