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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.78, 328.14 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.78, 328.14 and 163.26 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.78 : 328.14 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.78/328.14 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.78x = 328.14 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.78x = 53,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,572.14/237.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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