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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 327.90 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 327.90 and 182.74 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 327.90 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/327.90 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 327.90 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 59,920.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,920.45/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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