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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.15, 355.38 and 172.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.15, 355.38 and 172.29 is: 258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.15 : 355.38 = 172.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.15/355.38 = 172.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.15x = 355.38 × 172.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.15x = 61,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,228.42/237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.18

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