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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 355.62 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 355.62 and 115.30 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 355.62 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/355.62 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 355.62 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 41,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002.99/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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