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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 337.78 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 337.78 and 164.72 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 337.78 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/337.78 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 337.78 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 55,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,639.12/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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