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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.79, 328.05 and 164.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.79, 328.05 and 164.02 is: 226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.79 : 328.05 = 164.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.79/328.05 = 164.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.79x = 328.05 × 164.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.79x = 53,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,806.76/237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.28

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