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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.36, 356.19 and 165.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.36, 356.19 and 165.09 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.36 : 356.19 = 165.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.36/356.19 = 165.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.36x = 356.19 × 165.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.36x = 58,803.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,803.41/237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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