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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 355.90 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 355.90 and 109 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 355.90 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/355.90 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 355.90 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 38,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,793.10/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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