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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.26, 327.57 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.26, 327.57 and 163.55 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.26 : 327.57 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.26/327.57 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.26x = 327.57 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.26x = 53,574.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,574.07/237.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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