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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 327.60 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 327.60 and 175.44 is: 242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 327.60 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/327.60 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 327.60 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 57,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,474.14/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.04

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