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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 311.65 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 311.65 and 160.55 is: 221.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 311.65 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/311.65 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 311.65 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 50,035.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,035.41/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.24

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