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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 355.59 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 355.59 and 160.34 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 355.59 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/355.59 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 355.59 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 57,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,015.30/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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