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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.68, 356.20 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.68, 356.20 and 179.86 is: 269.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.68 : 356.20 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.68/356.20 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.68x = 356.20 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.68x = 64,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,066.13/237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.55

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