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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.55, 355.62 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.55, 355.62 and 176.95 is: 264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.55 : 355.62 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.55/355.62 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.55x = 355.62 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.55x = 62,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,926.96/237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.90

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