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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.75, 356.58 and 116.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.75, 356.58 and 116.00 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.75 : 356.58 = 116.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.75/356.58 = 116.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.75x = 356.58 × 116.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.75x = 41,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,361.50/237.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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