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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.06, 355.35 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.06, 355.35 and 115.50 is: 173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.06 : 355.35 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.06/355.35 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.06x = 355.35 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.06x = 41,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,042.93/237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.13

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