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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.42, 356.22 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.42, 356.22 and 109.08 is: 163.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.42 : 356.22 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.42/356.22 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.42x = 356.22 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.42x = 38,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,856.48/237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.66

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