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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 328.16 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 328.16 and 175.91 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 328.16 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/328.16 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 328.16 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 57,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,726.57/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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