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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 327.90 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 327.90 and 179.28 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 327.90 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/327.90 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 327.90 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 58,785.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,785.91/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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