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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 355.66 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 355.66 and 164.19 is: 245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 355.66 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/355.66 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 355.66 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 58,395.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,395.82/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.71

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