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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 313.38 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 313.38 and 160.87 is: 221.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 313.38 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/313.38 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 313.38 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 50,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,411.07/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.92

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