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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.99, 328.66 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.99, 328.66 and 164.56 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.99 : 328.66 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.99/328.66 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.99x = 328.66 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.99x = 54,082.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,082.75/237.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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