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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.92, 356.70 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.92, 356.70 and 116.24 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.92 : 356.70 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.92/356.70 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.92x = 356.70 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.92x = 41,462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,462.81/237.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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