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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 355.27 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 355.27 and 159.78 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 355.27 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/355.27 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 355.27 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 56,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,764.64/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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