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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.69, 356.67 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.69, 356.67 and 115.97 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.69 : 356.67 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.69/356.67 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.69x = 356.67 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.69x = 41,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,361.24/237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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