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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.19, 336.94 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.19, 336.94 and 160.34 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.19 : 336.94 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.19/336.94 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.19x = 336.94 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.19x = 54,025.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,025.36/225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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