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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.66, 312.85 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.66, 312.85 and 161.18 is: 222.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.66 : 312.85 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.66/312.85 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.66x = 312.85 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.66x = 50,426.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,426.15/226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.48

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