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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 327.94 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 327.94 and 164.06 is: 226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 327.94 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/327.94 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 327.94 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 53,799.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,799.79/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.27

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