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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 342.25 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 342.25 and 167.50 is: 250.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 342.25 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/342.25 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 342.25 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 57,326.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,326.88/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.86

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