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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.83, 327.75 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.83, 327.75 and 164.01 is: 226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.83 : 327.75 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.83/327.75 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.83x = 327.75 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.83x = 53,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,754.28/237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.02

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