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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.39 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.39 and 160.53 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.39 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.39 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.39 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 57,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,211.69/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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