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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.46, 355.92 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.46, 355.92 and 115.54 is: 173.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.46 : 355.92 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.46/355.92 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.46x = 355.92 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.46x = 41,123.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,123.00/237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.18

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