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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.72, 328.06 and 164.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.72, 328.06 and 164.22 is: 226.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.72 : 328.06 = 164.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.72/328.06 = 164.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.72x = 328.06 × 164.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.72x = 53,874.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,874.01/237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.63

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