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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 337.68 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 337.68 and 109.56 is: 164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 337.68 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/337.68 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 337.68 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 36,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,996.22/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.30

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