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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 311.08 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 311.08 and 163.60 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 311.08 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/311.08 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 311.08 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 50,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,892.69/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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