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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.01, 327.15 and 163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.01, 327.15 and 163.30 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.01 : 327.15 = 163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.01/327.15 = 163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.01x = 327.15 × 163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.01x = 53,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,423.60/237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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