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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.40, 355.61 and 160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.40, 355.61 and 160.13 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.40 : 355.61 = 160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.40/355.61 = 160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.40x = 355.61 × 160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.40x = 56,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,945.12/237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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