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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.10, 327.39 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.10, 327.39 and 163.66 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.10 : 327.39 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.10/327.39 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.10x = 327.39 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.10x = 53,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,580.65/237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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