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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 356.05 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 356.05 and 115.75 is: 173.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 356.05 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/356.05 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 356.05 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 41,212.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,212.79/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.54

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