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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.25, 342.39 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.25, 342.39 and 166.74 is: 250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.25 : 342.39 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.25/342.39 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.25x = 342.39 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.25x = 57,089.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,089.45/228.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.12

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