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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 337.68 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 337.68 and 164.17 is: 246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 337.68 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/337.68 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 337.68 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 55,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,436.08/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.03

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