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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.63, 356.41 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.63, 356.41 and 115.86 is: 173.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.63 : 356.41 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.63/356.41 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.63x = 356.41 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.63x = 41,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,293.66/237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.77

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