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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.87, 317.13 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.87, 317.13 and 163.63 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.87 : 317.13 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.87/317.13 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.87x = 317.13 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.87x = 51,891.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,891.98/229.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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