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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.02, 354.87 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.02, 354.87 and 163.73 is: 245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.02 : 354.87 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.02/354.87 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.02x = 354.87 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.02x = 58,103.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,103.75/237.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.15

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