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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 310.29 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 310.29 and 159.54 is: 219.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 310.29 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/310.29 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 310.29 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 49,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,503.67/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.96

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