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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.57, 338.06 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.57, 338.06 and 164.42 is: 246.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.57 : 338.06 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.57/338.06 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.57x = 338.06 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.57x = 55,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,582.16/225.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.40

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