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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 310.77 and 163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 310.77 and 163.22 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 310.77 = 163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/310.77 = 163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 310.77 × 163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 50,722.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,722.33/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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