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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.18, 342.88 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.18, 342.88 and 167.13 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.18 : 342.88 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.18/342.88 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.18x = 342.88 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.18x = 57,305.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,305.53/228.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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