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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.08, 326.72 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.08, 326.72 and 163.26 is: 224.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.08 : 326.72 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.08/326.72 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.08x = 326.72 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.08x = 53,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,339.49/237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.99

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