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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.76, 310.99 and 163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.76, 310.99 and 163.41 is: 225.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.76 : 310.99 = 163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.76/310.99 = 163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.76x = 310.99 × 163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.76x = 50,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,818.88/225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.10

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