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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 313.10 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 313.10 and 160.53 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 313.10 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/313.10 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 313.10 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 50,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,259.97/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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