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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.80, 327.44 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.80, 327.44 and 178.88 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.80 : 327.44 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.80/327.44 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.80x = 327.44 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.80x = 58,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,569.94/237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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