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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.89, 356.85 and 173.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.89, 356.85 and 173.63 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.89 : 356.85 = 173.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.89/356.85 = 173.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.89x = 356.85 × 173.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.89x = 61,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,958.08/237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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