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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.91, 327.58 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.91, 327.58 and 181.94 is: 250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.91 : 327.58 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.91/327.58 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.91x = 327.58 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.91x = 59,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,601.29/237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.52

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