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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.50, 327.72 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.50, 327.72 and 162.86 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.50 : 327.72 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.50/327.72 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.50x = 327.72 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.50x = 53,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,372.48/237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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