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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.07, 327.23 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.07, 327.23 and 163.57 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.07 : 327.23 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.07/327.23 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.07x = 327.23 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.07x = 53,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,525.01/237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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