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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.33, 310.82 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.33, 310.82 and 163.23 is: 225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.33 : 310.82 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.33/310.82 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.33x = 310.82 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.33x = 50,734.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,734.33/225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.16

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