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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 337.74 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 337.74 and 156.76 is: 235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 337.74 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/337.74 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 337.74 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 52,944.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,944.12/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.14

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