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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.52, 356.07 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.52, 356.07 and 114.05 is: 170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.52 : 356.07 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.52/356.07 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.52x = 356.07 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.52x = 40,609.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,609.78/237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.97

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