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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.55, 337.80 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.55, 337.80 and 164.53 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.55 : 337.80 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.55/337.80 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.55x = 337.80 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.55x = 55,579.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,579.27/225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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