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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.31, 355.48 and 164

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.31, 355.48 and 164 is: 245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.31 : 355.48 = 164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.31/355.48 = 164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.31x = 355.48 × 164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.31x = 58,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,298.72/237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.66

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