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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.39, 327.21 and 179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.39, 327.21 and 179.07 is: 246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.39 : 327.21 = 179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.39/327.21 = 179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.39x = 327.21 × 179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.39x = 58,593.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,593.49/237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.82

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