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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.34, 356.07 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.34, 356.07 and 109.18 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.34 : 356.07 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.34/356.07 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.34x = 356.07 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.34x = 38,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,875.72/237.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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