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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.68, 327.72 and 182.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.68, 327.72 and 182.24 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.68 : 327.72 = 182.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.68/327.72 = 182.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.68x = 327.72 × 182.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.68x = 59,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,723.69/237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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