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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.47, 327.60 and 171.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.47, 327.60 and 171.86 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.47 : 327.60 = 171.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.47/327.60 = 171.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.47x = 327.60 × 171.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.47x = 56,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,299.70/237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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