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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.91, 338.62 and 161.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.91, 338.62 and 161.59 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.91 : 338.62 = 161.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.91/338.62 = 161.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.91x = 338.62 × 161.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.91x = 54,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,717.61/225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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