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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.21, 313.40 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.21, 313.40 and 161.60 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.21 : 313.40 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.21/313.40 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.21x = 313.40 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.21x = 50,644.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,644.28/227.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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