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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.49, 327.53 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.49, 327.53 and 158.81 is: 219.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.49 : 327.53 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.49/327.53 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.49x = 327.53 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.49x = 52,013.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,013.80/237.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.02

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