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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.56, 356.18 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.56, 356.18 and 120.36 is: 180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.56 : 356.18 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.56/356.18 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.56x = 356.18 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.56x = 42,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,869.82/237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.46

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