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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.41, 310.86 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.41, 310.86 and 163.65 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.41 : 310.86 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.41/310.86 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.41x = 310.86 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.41x = 50,872.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,872.24/225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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