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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 327.42 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 327.42 and 172.02 is: 237.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 327.42 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/327.42 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 327.42 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 56,322.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,322.79/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.02

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