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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.14, 340.89 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.14, 340.89 and 169.34 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.14 : 340.89 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.14/340.89 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.14x = 340.89 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.14x = 57,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,726.31/228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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