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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.21, 310.70 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.21, 310.70 and 162.90 is: 224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.21 : 310.70 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.21/310.70 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.21x = 310.70 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.21x = 50,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,613.03/225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.74

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