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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.10, 355.03 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.10, 355.03 and 164.20 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.10 : 355.03 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.10/355.03 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.10x = 355.03 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.10x = 58,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,295.93/237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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