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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.08, 341.60 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.08, 341.60 and 167.06 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.08 : 341.60 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.08/341.60 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.08x = 341.60 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.08x = 57,068.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,068.65/228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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