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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.04, 341.72 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.04, 341.72 and 169.99 is: 254.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.04 : 341.72 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.04/341.72 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.04x = 341.72 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.04x = 58,088.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,088.98/228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.73

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