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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.64, 356.62 and 109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.64, 356.62 and 109.64 is: 164.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.64 : 356.62 = 109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.64/356.62 = 109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.64x = 356.62 × 109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.64x = 39,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,099.82/237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.53

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