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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 311.52 and 160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 311.52 and 160.73 is: 221.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 311.52 = 160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/311.52 = 160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 311.52 × 160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 50,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,070.61/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.22

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