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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.48, 327.63 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.48, 327.63 and 167.64 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.48 : 327.63 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.48/327.63 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.48x = 327.63 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.48x = 54,923.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,923.89/237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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