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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 356.79 and 116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 356.79 and 116.09 is: 174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 356.79 = 116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/356.79 = 116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 356.79 × 116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 41,419.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,419.75/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.24

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