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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.86, 356.51 and 115.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.86, 356.51 and 115.85 is: 173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.86 : 356.51 = 115.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.86/356.51 = 115.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.86x = 356.51 × 115.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.86x = 41,299.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,299.32/237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.63

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