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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 356.67 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 356.67 and 116.04 is: 173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 356.67 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/356.67 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 356.67 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 41,387.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,387.99/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.93

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