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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.62, 356.62 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.62, 356.62 and 165.54 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.62 : 356.62 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.62/356.62 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.62x = 356.62 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.62x = 59,034.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,034.87/237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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