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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 356.97 and 156.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 356.97 and 156.61 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 356.97 = 156.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/356.97 = 156.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 356.97 × 156.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 55,905.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,905.07/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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