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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.56, 356.42 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.56, 356.42 and 115.80 is: 173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.56 : 356.42 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.56/356.42 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.56x = 356.42 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.56x = 41,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,273.44/237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.74

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