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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 356.13 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 356.13 and 165.65 is: 248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 356.13 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/356.13 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 356.13 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 58,991.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,991.15/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.56

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