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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.45, 327.53 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.45, 327.53 and 175.44 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.45 : 327.53 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.45/327.53 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.45x = 327.53 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.45x = 57,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,461.86/237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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