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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 327.44 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 327.44 and 167.57 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 327.44 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/327.44 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 327.44 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 54,868.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,868.28/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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