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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.76, 310.26 and 161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.76, 310.26 and 161.79 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.76 : 310.26 = 161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.76/310.26 = 161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.76x = 310.26 × 161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.76x = 50,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,196.97/224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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