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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.53, 327.92 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.53, 327.92 and 167.66 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.53 : 327.92 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.53/327.92 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.53x = 327.92 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.53x = 54,977.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,977.85/237.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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