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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.01, 337.31 and 164.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.01, 337.31 and 164.44 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.01 : 337.31 = 164.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.01/337.31 = 164.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.01x = 337.31 × 164.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.01x = 55,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,464.75/225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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