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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.34, 337.82 and 109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.34, 337.82 and 109.70 is: 164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.34 : 337.82 = 109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.34/337.82 = 109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.34x = 337.82 × 109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.34x = 37,058.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,058.85/225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.46

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