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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.52, 336.90 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.52, 336.90 and 166.86 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.52 : 336.90 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.52/336.90 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.52x = 336.90 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.52x = 56,215.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,215.13/224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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