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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.51, 342.98 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.51, 342.98 and 163.58 is: 245.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.51 : 342.98 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.51/342.98 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.51x = 342.98 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.51x = 56,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,102.14/228.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.51

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