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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.65, 327.83 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.65, 327.83 and 167.72 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.65 : 327.83 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.65/327.83 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.65x = 327.83 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.65x = 54,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,981.17/237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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