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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.07, 355.30 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.07, 355.30 and 115.16 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.07 : 355.30 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.07/355.30 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.07x = 355.30 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.07x = 40,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,916.95/237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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