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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 337.97 and 109.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 337.97 and 109.67 is: 164.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 337.97 = 109.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/337.97 = 109.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 337.97 × 109.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 37,063.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,063.75/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.38

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