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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.24, 327.18 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.24, 327.18 and 159.72 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.24 : 327.18 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.24/327.18 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.24x = 327.18 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.24x = 52,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,257.19/237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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