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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.44, 327.29 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.44, 327.29 and 178.44 is: 245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.44 : 327.29 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.44/327.29 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.44x = 327.29 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.44x = 58,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,400.74/237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.97

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