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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.77, 311.36 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.77, 311.36 and 160.25 is: 221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.77 : 311.36 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.77/311.36 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.77x = 311.36 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.77x = 49,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,893.08/225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.00

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