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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.60, 327.78 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.60, 327.78 and 159.84 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.60 : 327.78 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.60/327.78 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.60x = 327.78 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.60x = 52,392.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,392.36/237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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