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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.31, 327.33 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.31, 327.33 and 163.67 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.31 : 327.33 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.31/327.33 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.31x = 327.33 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.31x = 53,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,572.46/237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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