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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.98, 355.17 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.98, 355.17 and 179.91 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.98 : 355.17 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.98/355.17 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.98x = 355.17 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.98x = 63,898.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,898.63/237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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