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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 338.29 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 338.29 and 164.82 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 338.29 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/338.29 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 338.29 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 55,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,756.96/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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