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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.12, 337.56 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.12, 337.56 and 164.40 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.12 : 337.56 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.12/337.56 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.12x = 337.56 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.12x = 55,494.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,494.86/225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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