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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 310.83 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 310.83 and 160.23 is: 220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 310.83 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/310.83 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 310.83 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 49,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,804.29/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.53

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