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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 337.50 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 337.50 and 167.67 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 337.50 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/337.50 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 337.50 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 56,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,588.63/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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