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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.79, 356.55 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.79, 356.55 and 116.11 is: 174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.79 : 356.55 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.79/356.55 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.79x = 356.55 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.79x = 41,399.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,399.02/237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.10

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