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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 338.34 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 338.34 and 164.68 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 338.34 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/338.34 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 338.34 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 55,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,717.83/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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