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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.68, 327.84 and 159.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.68, 327.84 and 159.92 is: 220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.68 : 327.84 = 159.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.68/327.84 = 159.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.68x = 327.84 × 159.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.68x = 52,428.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,428.17/237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.58

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