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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 328.08 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 328.08 and 182.65 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 328.08 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/328.08 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 328.08 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 59,923.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,923.81/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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