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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.42, 328.05 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.42, 328.05 and 167.76 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.42 : 328.05 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.42/328.05 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.42x = 328.05 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.42x = 55,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,033.67/237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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