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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 338.06 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 338.06 and 161.22 is: 241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 338.06 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/338.06 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 338.06 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 54,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,502.03/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.65

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