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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.07, 327.19 and 170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.07, 327.19 and 170.67 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.07 : 327.19 = 170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.07/327.19 = 170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.07x = 327.19 × 170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.07x = 55,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,839.03/237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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