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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 338.70 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 338.70 and 164.92 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 338.70 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/338.70 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 338.70 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 55,858.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,858.40/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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