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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.68, 327.66 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.68, 327.66 and 167.52 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.68 : 327.66 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.68/327.66 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.68x = 327.66 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.68x = 54,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,889.60/237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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