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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.74, 356.33 and 107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.74, 356.33 and 107.59 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.74 : 356.33 = 107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.74/356.33 = 107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.74x = 356.33 × 107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.74x = 38,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,337.54/237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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