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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.89, 356.75 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.89, 356.75 and 161.27 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.89 : 356.75 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.89/356.75 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.89x = 356.75 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.89x = 57,532.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,532.27/237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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