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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.58, 356.37 and 66.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.58, 356.37 and 66.58 is: 99.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.58 : 356.37 = 66.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.58/356.37 = 66.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.58x = 356.37 × 66.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.58x = 23,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,727.11/237.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.87

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