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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.45, 327.62 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.45, 327.62 and 158.68 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.45 : 327.62 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.45/327.62 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.45x = 327.62 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.45x = 51,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,986.74/237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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