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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 328.28 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 328.28 and 182.68 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 328.28 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/328.28 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 328.28 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 59,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,969.89/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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