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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 341.28 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 341.28 and 166.86 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 341.28 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/341.28 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 341.28 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 56,945.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,945.98/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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