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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 326.83 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 326.83 and 165 is: 227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 326.83 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/326.83 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 326.83 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 53,926.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,926.95/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.50

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