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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.61, 356.11 and 156.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.61, 356.11 and 156.61 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.61 : 356.11 = 156.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.61/356.11 = 156.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.61x = 356.11 × 156.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.61x = 55,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,769.11/237.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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