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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237, 327.12 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237, 327.12 and 159.60 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237 : 327.12 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237/327.12 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237x = 327.12 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237x = 52,208.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,208.35/237
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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