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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.96, 357.09 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.96, 357.09 and 164.62 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.96 : 357.09 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.96/357.09 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.96x = 357.09 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.96x = 58,784.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,784.16/237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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