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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 338.51 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 338.51 and 110.12 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 338.51 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/338.51 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 338.51 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 37,277.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277.84/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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