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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.58, 356.14 and 115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.58, 356.14 and 115.72 is: 173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.58 : 356.14 = 115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.58/356.14 = 115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.58x = 356.14 × 115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.58x = 41,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,212.52/237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.47

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