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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.21, 343.65 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.21, 343.65 and 167.76 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.21 : 343.65 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.21/343.65 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.21x = 343.65 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.21x = 57,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,650.72/228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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