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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 313.03 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 313.03 and 161.55 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 313.03 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/313.03 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 313.03 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 50,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,570.00/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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