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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.10, 355.61 and 115.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.10, 355.61 and 115.31 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.10 : 355.61 = 115.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.10/355.61 = 115.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.10x = 355.61 × 115.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.10x = 41,003.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,003.92/237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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