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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.23, 310.95 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.23, 310.95 and 163 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.23 : 310.95 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.23/310.95 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.23x = 310.95 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.23x = 50,684.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,684.85/225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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