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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.76, 328.16 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.76, 328.16 and 167.96 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.76 : 328.16 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.76/328.16 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.76x = 328.16 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.76x = 55,117.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,117.75/237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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