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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.65, 337.43 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.65, 337.43 and 164.14 is: 245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.65 : 337.43 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.65/337.43 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.65x = 337.43 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.65x = 55,387.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,387.23/225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.45

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