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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.73, 327.62 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.73, 327.62 and 172.12 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.73 : 327.62 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.73/327.62 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.73x = 327.62 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.73x = 56,389.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,389.95/237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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