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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.07, 337.41 and 166.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.07, 337.41 and 166.70 is: 251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.07 : 337.41 = 166.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.07/337.41 = 166.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.07x = 337.41 × 166.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.07x = 56,244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,244.56/224.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.01

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