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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 327.90 and 175.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 327.90 and 175.49 is: 242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 327.90 = 175.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/327.90 = 175.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 327.90 × 175.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 57,542.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,542.76/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.16

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