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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.57, 356.57 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.57, 356.57 and 115.93 is: 174.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.57 : 356.57 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.57/356.57 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.57x = 356.57 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.57x = 41,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,337.46/237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.00

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