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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 311.64 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 311.64 and 160.70 is: 221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 311.64 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/311.64 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 311.64 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 50,080.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,080.55/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.61

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