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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.69, 328.62 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.69, 328.62 and 182.61 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.69 : 328.62 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.69/328.62 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.69x = 328.62 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.69x = 60,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,009.98/237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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