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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.47, 354.42 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.47, 354.42 and 179.40 is: 267.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.47 : 354.42 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.47/354.42 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.47x = 354.42 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.47x = 63,582.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,582.95/237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.75

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