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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 311.55 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 311.55 and 163.56 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 311.55 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/311.55 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 311.55 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 50,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,955.97/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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