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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.69, 342.45 and 167.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.69, 342.45 and 167.78 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.69 : 342.45 = 167.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.69/342.45 = 167.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.69x = 342.45 × 167.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.69x = 57,457.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,457.12/228.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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