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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 337.40 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 337.40 and 168.40 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 337.40 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/337.40 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 337.40 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 56,818.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,818.16/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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