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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.53, 327.78 and 172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.53, 327.78 and 172.06 is: 237.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.53 : 327.78 = 172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.53/327.78 = 172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.53x = 327.78 × 172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.53x = 56,397.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,397.01/237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.43

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