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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.19, 313.53 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.19, 313.53 and 160.92 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.19 : 313.53 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.19/313.53 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.19x = 313.53 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.19x = 50,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,450.88/227.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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