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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.23, 355.84 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.23, 355.84 and 107.15 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.23 : 355.84 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.23/355.84 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.23x = 355.84 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.23x = 38,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,127.81/237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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