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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.22, 337.12 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.22, 337.12 and 164.34 is: 245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.22 : 337.12 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.22/337.12 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.22x = 337.12 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.22x = 55,402.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,402.30/225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.99

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