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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 328.38 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 328.38 and 171.50 is: 236.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 328.38 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/328.38 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 328.38 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 56,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,317.17/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.71

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