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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.83, 356.40 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.83, 356.40 and 164.75 is: 246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.83 : 356.40 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.83/356.40 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.83x = 356.40 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.83x = 58,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,715.12/237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.88

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