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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.57, 327.67 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.57, 327.67 and 170.39 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.57 : 327.67 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.57/327.67 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.57x = 327.67 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.57x = 55,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,831.69/237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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