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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.22, 313.16 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.22, 313.16 and 161.60 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.22 : 313.16 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.22/313.16 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.22x = 313.16 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.22x = 50,606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,606.66/227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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