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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 328.64 and 172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 328.64 and 172.83 is: 238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 328.64 = 172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/328.64 = 172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 328.64 × 172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 56,797.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,797.99/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.66

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