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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.49, 337.88 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.49, 337.88 and 164.34 is: 246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.49 : 337.88 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.49/337.88 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.49x = 337.88 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.49x = 55,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,527.20/225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.25

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