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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 328.26 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 328.26 and 164.34 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 328.26 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/328.26 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 328.26 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 53,946.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,946.25/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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