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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.84, 356.40 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.84, 356.40 and 164.64 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.84 : 356.40 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.84/356.40 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.84x = 356.40 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.84x = 58,677.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,677.70/237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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