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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 311.54 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 311.54 and 163.72 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 311.54 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/311.54 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 311.54 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 51,005.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,005.33/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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