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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 338.38 and 161.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 338.38 and 161.80 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 338.38 = 161.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/338.38 = 161.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 338.38 × 161.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 54,749.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,749.88/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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