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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.09, 327.12 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.09, 327.12 and 163.29 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.09 : 327.12 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.09/327.12 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.09x = 327.12 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.09x = 53,415.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,415.42/237.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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