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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 336.84 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 336.84 and 164.08 is: 245.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 336.84 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/336.84 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 336.84 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 55,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,268.71/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.53

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