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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.14, 337.37 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.14, 337.37 and 167.27 is: 250.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.14 : 337.37 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.14/337.37 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.14x = 337.37 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.14x = 56,429.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,429.36/225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.65

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