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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.69, 327.48 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.69, 327.48 and 163.91 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.69 : 327.48 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.69/327.48 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.69x = 327.48 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.69x = 53,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,675.61/237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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