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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.71, 328.20 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.71, 328.20 and 164.18 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.71 : 328.20 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.71/328.20 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.71x = 328.20 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.71x = 53,883.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,883.88/237.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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