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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.21, 341.26 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.21, 341.26 and 169.75 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.21 : 341.26 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.21/341.26 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.21x = 341.26 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.21x = 57,928.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,928.89/228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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