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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.86, 356.82 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.86, 356.82 and 116.02 is: 174.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.86 : 356.82 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.86/356.82 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.86x = 356.82 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.86x = 41,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,398.26/237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.04

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