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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 338.68 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 338.68 and 167.97 is: 251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 338.68 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/338.68 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 338.68 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 56,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,889.56/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.73

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