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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 311.50 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 311.50 and 163.74 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 311.50 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/311.50 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 311.50 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 51,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,005.01/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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