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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 313.33 and 161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 313.33 and 161.67 is: 223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 313.33 = 161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/313.33 = 161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 313.33 × 161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 50,656.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,656.06/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.03

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