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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 337.78 and 164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 337.78 and 164.30 is: 246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 337.78 = 164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/337.78 = 164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 337.78 × 164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 55,497.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,497.25/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.59

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