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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 355.60 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 355.60 and 160.12 is: 240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 355.60 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/355.60 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 355.60 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 56,938.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,938.67/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.21

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