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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.75, 328.19 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.75, 328.19 and 160.17 is: 221.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.75 : 328.19 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.75/328.19 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.75x = 328.19 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.75x = 52,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,566.19/237.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.10

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