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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 311.34 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 311.34 and 163.54 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 311.34 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/311.34 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 311.34 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 50,916.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,916.54/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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