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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.44, 328.17 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.44, 328.17 and 179.12 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.44 : 328.17 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.44/328.17 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.44x = 328.17 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.44x = 58,780.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,780.17/237.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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