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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.70, 328.08 and 164.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.70, 328.08 and 164.11 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.70 : 328.08 = 164.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.70/328.08 = 164.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.70x = 328.08 × 164.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.70x = 53,841.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,841.21/237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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