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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.41 and 107.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.41 and 107.81 is: 161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.41 = 107.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.41 = 107.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.41 × 107.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 38,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,425.66/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.56

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