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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.17, 355.74 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.17, 355.74 and 107.09 is: 160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.17 : 355.74 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.17/355.74 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.17x = 355.74 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.17x = 38,096.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,096.20/237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.63

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