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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.58, 327.85 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.58, 327.85 and 132.67 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.58 : 327.85 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.58/327.85 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.58x = 327.85 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.58x = 43,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,496.68/237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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