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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.07, 355.77 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.07, 355.77 and 160.18 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.07 : 355.77 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.07/355.77 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.07x = 355.77 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.07x = 56,987.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,987.24/237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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