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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.49, 327.73 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.49, 327.73 and 132.59 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.49 : 327.73 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.49/327.73 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.49x = 327.73 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.49x = 43,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,453.72/237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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