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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.67, 327.99 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.67, 327.99 and 134.17 is: 185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.67 : 327.99 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.67/327.99 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.67x = 327.99 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.67x = 44,004.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,004.11/237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.15

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