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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.78, 356.40 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.78, 356.40 and 115.88 is: 173.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.78 : 356.40 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.78/356.40 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.78x = 356.40 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.78x = 41,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,297.85/237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.68

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