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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 311.32 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 311.32 and 160.06 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 311.32 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/311.32 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 311.32 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 49,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,829.88/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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