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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.94, 328.03 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.94, 328.03 and 164.13 is: 226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 328.03 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/328.03 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 328.03 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 53,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,839.56/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.27

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