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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.17, 355.73 and 74.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.17, 355.73 and 74.85 is: 112.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.17 : 355.73 = 74.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.17/355.73 = 74.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.17x = 355.73 × 74.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.17x = 26,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,626.39/237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.27

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