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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 355.70 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 355.70 and 115.31 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 355.70 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/355.70 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 355.70 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 41,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,016.94/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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