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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.53, 311.12 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.53, 311.12 and 163.26 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.53 : 311.12 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.53/311.12 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.53x = 311.12 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.53x = 50,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,792.63/225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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