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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.19, 311.04 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.19, 311.04 and 162.92 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.19 : 311.04 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.19/311.04 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.19x = 311.04 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.19x = 50,674.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,674.64/225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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