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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 310.41 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 310.41 and 163.11 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 310.41 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/310.41 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 310.41 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 50,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,630.98/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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