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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.62, 312.72 and 161.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.62, 312.72 and 161.25 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.62 : 312.72 = 161.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.62/312.72 = 161.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.62x = 312.72 × 161.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.62x = 50,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,426.10/226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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