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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.81, 343.35 and 167.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.81, 343.35 and 167.79 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.81 : 343.35 = 167.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.81/343.35 = 167.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.81x = 343.35 × 167.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.81x = 57,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,610.70/228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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