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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.52, 327.40 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.52, 327.40 and 170.90 is: 235.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.52 : 327.40 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.52/327.40 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.52x = 327.40 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.52x = 55,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,952.66/237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.57

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