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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.68, 328.29 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.68, 328.29 and 172.08 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.68 : 328.29 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.68/328.29 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.68x = 328.29 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.68x = 56,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,492.14/237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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