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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.16, 355.38 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.16, 355.38 and 165.34 is: 247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.16 : 355.38 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.16/355.38 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.16x = 355.38 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.16x = 58,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,758.53/237.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.76

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