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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 311.25 and 163.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 311.25 and 163.39 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 311.25 = 163.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/311.25 = 163.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 311.25 × 163.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 50,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,855.14/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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