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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.56, 355.92 and 165.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.56, 355.92 and 165.28 is: 247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.56 : 355.92 = 165.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.56/355.92 = 165.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.56x = 355.92 × 165.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.56x = 58,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,826.46/237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.63

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