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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.37, 355.54 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.37, 355.54 and 115.38 is: 172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.37 : 355.54 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.37/355.54 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.37x = 355.54 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.37x = 41,020.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,020.14/237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.81

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