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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 355.67 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 355.67 and 160.18 is: 240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 355.67 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/355.67 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 355.67 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 56,971.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,971.03/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.20

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