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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.85, 356.41 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.85, 356.41 and 116.08 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.85 : 356.41 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.85/356.41 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.85x = 356.41 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.85x = 41,372.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,372.07/237.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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