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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 310.97 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 310.97 and 160.05 is: 220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 310.97 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/310.97 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 310.97 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 49,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,769.95/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.55

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