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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.57, 337.89 and 109.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.57, 337.89 and 109.66 is: 164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.57 : 337.89 = 109.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.57/337.89 = 109.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.57x = 337.89 × 109.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.57x = 37,053.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,053.02/225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.26

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