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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.48, 341.97 and 167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.48, 341.97 and 167.60 is: 250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.48 : 341.97 = 167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.48/341.97 = 167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.48x = 341.97 × 167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.48x = 57,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,312.46/228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.84

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