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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 328.59 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 328.59 and 180.02 is: 248.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 328.59 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/328.59 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 328.59 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 59,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,153.59/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.61

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