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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 336.85 and 166.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 336.85 and 166.63 is: 248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 336.85 = 166.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/336.85 = 166.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 336.85 × 166.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 56,129.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,129.32/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.98

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