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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.04, 327.25 and 163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.04, 327.25 and 163.47 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.04 : 327.25 = 163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.04/327.25 = 163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.04x = 327.25 × 163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.04x = 53,493.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,493.92/237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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