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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 355.80 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 355.80 and 176.40 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 355.80 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/355.80 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 355.80 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 62,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,763.12/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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