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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 337.72 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 337.72 and 163.86 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 337.72 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/337.72 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 337.72 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 55,338.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,338.80/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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