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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.11, 355.84 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.11, 355.84 and 115.47 is: 173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.11 : 355.84 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.11/355.84 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.11x = 355.84 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.11x = 41,088.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,088.56/237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.29

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