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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 327.14 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 327.14 and 163.68 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 327.14 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/327.14 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 327.14 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 53,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,546.28/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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