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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.73, 356.73 and 165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.73, 356.73 and 165.37 is: 248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.73 : 356.73 = 165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.73/356.73 = 165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.73x = 356.73 × 165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.73x = 58,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,992.44/237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.15

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