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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.56, 327.83 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.56, 327.83 and 171.27 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.56 : 327.83 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.56/327.83 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.56x = 327.83 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.56x = 56,146.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,146.59/237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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