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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.59, 337.82 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.59, 337.82 and 165.11 is: 247.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.59 : 337.82 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.59/337.82 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.59x = 337.82 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.59x = 55,774.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,774.95/225.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.25

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