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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.45, 355.77 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.45, 355.77 and 182.55 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.45 : 355.77 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.45/355.77 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.45x = 355.77 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.45x = 64,945.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,945.81/237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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