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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 356.16 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 356.16 and 115.64 is: 173.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 356.16 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/356.16 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 356.16 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 41,186.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,186.34/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.39

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