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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.51, 356.31 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.51, 356.31 and 177.36 is: 266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.51 : 356.31 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.51/356.31 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.51x = 356.31 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.51x = 63,195.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,195.14/237.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.07

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