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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 339.76 and 165.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 339.76 and 165.16 is: 248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 339.76 = 165.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/339.76 = 165.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 339.76 × 165.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 56,114.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,114.76/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.69

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