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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 355.86 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 355.86 and 176.76 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 355.86 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/355.86 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 355.86 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 62,901.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,901.81/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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