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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 355.20 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 355.20 and 164.80 is: 246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 355.20 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/355.20 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 355.20 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 58,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,536.96/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.70

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