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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.64, 327.96 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.64, 327.96 and 167.73 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.64 : 327.96 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.64/327.96 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.64x = 327.96 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.64x = 55,007.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,007.51/237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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