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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.64, 328.02 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.64, 328.02 and 164.08 is: 226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.64 : 328.02 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.64/328.02 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.64x = 328.02 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.64x = 53,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,821.52/237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.48

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