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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.20, 337.48 and 167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.20, 337.48 and 167.92 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.20 : 337.48 = 167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.20/337.48 = 167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.20x = 337.48 × 167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.20x = 56,669.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,669.64/225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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