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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 355.62 and 74.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 355.62 and 74.78 is: 112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 355.62 = 74.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/355.62 = 74.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 355.62 × 74.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 26,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593.26/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.17

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