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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.23, 327.28 and 167.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.23, 327.28 and 167.39 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.23 : 327.28 = 167.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.23/327.28 = 167.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.23x = 327.28 × 167.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.23x = 54,783.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,783.40/237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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