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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.71, 356.51 and 73.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.71, 356.51 and 73.15 is: 109.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.71 : 356.51 = 73.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.71/356.51 = 73.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.71x = 356.51 × 73.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.71x = 26,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,077.45/237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.71

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