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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.23, 355.51 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.23, 355.51 and 159.94 is: 239.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.23 : 355.51 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.23/355.51 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.23x = 355.51 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.23x = 56,860.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,860.27/237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.68

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