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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.66, 327.54 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.66, 327.54 and 167.62 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.66 : 327.54 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.66/327.54 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.66x = 327.54 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.66x = 54,902.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,902.25/237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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