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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.71, 356.87 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.71, 356.87 and 161.01 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.71 : 356.87 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.71/356.87 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.71x = 356.87 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.71x = 57,458.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,458.83/237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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