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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 328.14 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 328.14 and 179.40 is: 247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 328.14 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/328.14 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 328.14 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 58,868.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,868.32/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.64

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