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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 356.46 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 356.46 and 164.76 is: 246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 356.46 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/356.46 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 356.46 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 58,730.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,730.35/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.81

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