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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 328.13 and 179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 328.13 and 179.45 is: 247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 328.13 = 179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/328.13 = 179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 328.13 × 179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 58,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,880.39/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.64

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