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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 356.68 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 356.68 and 116.02 is: 173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 356.68 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/356.68 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 356.68 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 41,382.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,382.01/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.92

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