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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 310.68 and 163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 310.68 and 163.18 is: 224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 310.68 = 163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/310.68 = 163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 310.68 × 163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 50,696.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,696.76/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.86

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