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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.54, 327.94 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.54, 327.94 and 163.97 is: 226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.54 : 327.94 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.54/327.94 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.54x = 327.94 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.54x = 53,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,772.32/237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.37

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