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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.34, 342.92 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.34, 342.92 and 167.59 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.34 : 342.92 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.34/342.92 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.34x = 342.92 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.34x = 57,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,469.96/228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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