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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.59, 327.84 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.59, 327.84 and 132.68 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.59 : 327.84 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.59/327.84 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.59x = 327.84 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.59x = 43,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,496.17/237.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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