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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 355.41 and 165.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 355.41 and 165.06 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 355.41 = 165.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/355.41 = 165.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 355.41 × 165.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 58,663.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,663.97/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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