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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 355.56 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 355.56 and 107.04 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 355.56 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/355.56 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 355.56 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 38,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,059.14/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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