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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.90, 311.38 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.90, 311.38 and 163.64 is: 225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.90 : 311.38 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.90/311.38 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.90x = 311.38 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.90x = 50,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,954.22/225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.56

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