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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.55, 356.35 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.55, 356.35 and 107.49 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.55 : 356.35 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.55/356.35 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.55x = 356.35 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.55x = 38,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,304.06/237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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