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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 312.63 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 312.63 and 161.10 is: 222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 312.63 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/312.63 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 312.63 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 50,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,364.69/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.69

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