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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.45, 341.94 and 167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.45, 341.94 and 167.29 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.45 : 341.94 = 167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.45/341.94 = 167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.45x = 341.94 × 167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.45x = 57,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,203.14/228.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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