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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.12, 355.08 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.12, 355.08 and 165.12 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.12 : 355.08 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.12/355.08 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.12x = 355.08 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.12x = 58,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,630.81/237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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