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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 337.72 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 337.72 and 109.78 is: 164.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 337.72 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/337.72 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 337.72 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 37,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,074.90/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.52

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