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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.58, 356.01 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.58, 356.01 and 114.04 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.58 : 356.01 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.58/356.01 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.58x = 356.01 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.58x = 40,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,599.38/237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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