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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.86, 318.63 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.86, 318.63 and 163.54 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.86 : 318.63 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.86/318.63 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.86x = 318.63 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.86x = 52,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,108.75/230.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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