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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.26, 310.88 and 163.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.26, 310.88 and 163.07 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.26 : 310.88 = 163.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.26/310.88 = 163.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.26x = 310.88 × 163.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.26x = 50,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,694.39/225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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