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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.52, 355.62 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.52, 355.62 and 179.57 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.52 : 355.62 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.52/355.62 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.52x = 355.62 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.52x = 63,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,856.91/237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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