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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.42, 342.48 and 167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.42, 342.48 and 167.34 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.42 : 342.48 = 167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.42/342.48 = 167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.42x = 342.48 × 167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.42x = 57,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,310.60/228.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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