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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.39, 355.77 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.39, 355.77 and 107.37 is: 160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.39 : 355.77 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.39/355.77 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.39x = 355.77 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.39x = 38,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,199.02/237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.91

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