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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.93, 310.38 and 131.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.93, 310.38 and 131.66 is: 181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.93 : 310.38 = 131.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.93/310.38 = 131.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.93x = 310.38 × 131.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.93x = 40,863.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,863.08/224.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.67

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