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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.40, 355.93 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.40, 355.93 and 115.58 is: 173.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.40 : 355.93 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.40/355.93 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.40x = 355.93 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.40x = 41,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,138.99/237.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.29

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