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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.07, 355.51 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.07, 355.51 and 113.67 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.07 : 355.51 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.07/355.51 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.07x = 355.51 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.07x = 40,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,410.25/237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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