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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 357.06 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 357.06 and 181.24 is: 272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 357.06 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/357.06 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 357.06 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 64,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,713.55/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.04

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