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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.71, 356.07 and 115.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.71, 356.07 and 115.87 is: 173.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.71 : 356.07 = 115.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.71/356.07 = 115.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.71x = 356.07 × 115.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.71x = 41,256.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,256.05/237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.56

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