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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 356.15 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 356.15 and 115.67 is: 173.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 356.15 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/356.15 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 356.15 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 41,193.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,193.51/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.46

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