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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.63, 311.79 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.63, 311.79 and 163.65 is: 226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.63 : 311.79 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.63/311.79 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.63x = 311.79 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.63x = 51,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,024.43/225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.14

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