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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.26, 355.63 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.26, 355.63 and 115.35 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.26 : 355.63 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.26/355.63 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.26x = 355.63 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.26x = 41,021.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,021.92/237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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