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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.17, 355.17 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.17, 355.17 and 115.50 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.17 : 355.17 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.17/355.17 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.17x = 355.17 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.17x = 41,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,022.14/237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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