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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.32, 342.62 and 167.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.32, 342.62 and 167.87 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.32 : 342.62 = 167.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.32/342.62 = 167.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.32x = 342.62 × 167.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.32x = 57,513.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,513.91/228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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