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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.05, 327.03 and 163.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.05, 327.03 and 163.21 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.05 : 327.03 = 163.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.05/327.03 = 163.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.05x = 327.03 × 163.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.05x = 53,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,374.57/237.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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