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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.87, 356.33 and 115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.87, 356.33 and 115.77 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.87 : 356.33 = 115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.87/356.33 = 115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.87x = 356.33 × 115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.87x = 41,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,251.75/237.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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