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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 310.70 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 310.70 and 163.16 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 310.70 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/310.70 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 310.70 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 50,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,691.44/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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