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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.65, 327.44 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.65, 327.44 and 159.89 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.65 : 327.44 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.65/327.44 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.65x = 327.44 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.65x = 52,351.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,351.94/237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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