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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 312.71 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 312.71 and 160.11 is: 221.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 312.71 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/312.71 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 312.71 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 50,068.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,068.00/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.04

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