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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.15, 355.45 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.15, 355.45 and 108.63 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.15 : 355.45 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.15/355.45 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.15x = 355.45 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.15x = 38,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,610.48/237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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