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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.03, 311.55 and 163.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.03, 311.55 and 163.77 is: 225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.03 : 311.55 = 163.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.03/311.55 = 163.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.03x = 311.55 × 163.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.03x = 51,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,022.54/226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.73

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