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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 328.09 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 328.09 and 172.41 is: 237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 328.09 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/328.09 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 328.09 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 56,566.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,566.00/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.83

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