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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.26, 337.64 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.26, 337.64 and 164.68 is: 246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.26 : 337.64 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.26/337.64 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.26x = 337.64 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.26x = 55,602.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,602.56/225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.84

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