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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.52, 327.65 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.52, 327.65 and 182.18 is: 251.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.52 : 327.65 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.52/327.65 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.52x = 327.65 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.52x = 59,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,691.28/237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.31

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