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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.39, 327.32 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.39, 327.32 and 167.68 is: 231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.39 : 327.32 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.39/327.32 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.39x = 327.32 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.39x = 54,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,885.02/237.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.20

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