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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 327.67 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 327.67 and 132.54 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 327.67 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/327.67 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 327.67 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 43,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,429.38/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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