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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 355.93 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 355.93 and 172.36 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 355.93 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/355.93 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 355.93 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 61,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,348.11/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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