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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.57, 355.26 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.57, 355.26 and 176.10 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.57 : 355.26 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.57/355.26 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.57x = 355.26 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.57x = 62,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,561.29/237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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