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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.10, 327.28 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.10, 327.28 and 162.45 is: 224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.10 : 327.28 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.10/327.28 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.10x = 327.28 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.10x = 53,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,168.37/237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.25

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