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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.88, 356.99 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.88, 356.99 and 116.23 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.88 : 356.99 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.88/356.99 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.88x = 356.99 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.88x = 41,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,491.47/237.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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