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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.03, 327.27 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.03, 327.27 and 163.53 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.03 : 327.27 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.03/327.27 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.03x = 327.27 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.03x = 53,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,518.46/237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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