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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.17, 355.83 and 155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.17, 355.83 and 155.92 is: 233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.17 : 355.83 = 155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.17/355.83 = 155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.17x = 355.83 × 155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.17x = 55,478.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,478.45/237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.92

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