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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 310.42 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 310.42 and 162.78 is: 224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 310.42 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/310.42 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 310.42 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 50,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,530.17/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.53

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