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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 339.27 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 339.27 and 164.82 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 339.27 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/339.27 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 339.27 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 55,918.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,918.48/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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