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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.29, 356.00 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.29, 356.00 and 115.61 is: 173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.29 : 356.00 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.29/356.00 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.29x = 356.00 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.29x = 41,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,154.80/237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.44

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