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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.18, 327.24 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.18, 327.24 and 163.56 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.18 : 327.24 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.18/327.24 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.18x = 327.24 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.18x = 53,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,523.37/237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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