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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.67 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.67 and 160.53 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.67 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.67 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.67 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 57,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,256.24/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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