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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.20, 310.81 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.20, 310.81 and 163.23 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.20 : 310.81 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.20/310.81 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.20x = 310.81 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.20x = 50,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,733.52/225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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