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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.30, 341.27 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.30, 341.27 and 169.98 is: 254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.30 : 341.27 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.30/341.27 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.30x = 341.27 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.30x = 58,009.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,009.07/228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.09

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