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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 355.86 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 355.86 and 165.18 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 355.86 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/355.86 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 355.86 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 58,780.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,780.95/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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