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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.28, 327.44 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.28, 327.44 and 167.27 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.28 : 327.44 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.28/327.44 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.28x = 327.44 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.28x = 54,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,769.67/237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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