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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.73, 356.29 and 107.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.73, 356.29 and 107.73 is: 161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.73 : 356.29 = 107.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.73/356.29 = 107.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.73x = 356.29 × 107.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.73x = 38,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,381.92/237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.45

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