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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 327.87 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 327.87 and 179.31 is: 247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 327.87 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/327.87 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 327.87 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 58,790.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,790.37/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.40

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