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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.51, 342.59 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.51, 342.59 and 163.53 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.51 : 342.59 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.51/342.59 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.51x = 342.59 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.51x = 56,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,022.93/228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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