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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.53, 342.90 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.53, 342.90 and 106.79 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.53 : 342.90 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.53/342.90 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.53x = 342.90 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.53x = 36,616.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,616.58/228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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