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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.18, 317.51 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.18, 317.51 and 163.72 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.18 : 317.51 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.18/317.51 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.18x = 317.51 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.18x = 51,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,982.70/230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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