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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.63, 311.39 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.63, 311.39 and 160.16 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.63 : 311.39 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.63/311.39 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.63x = 311.39 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.63x = 49,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,869.86/225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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