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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.92, 343.04 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.92, 343.04 and 168.08 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.92 : 343.04 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.92/343.04 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.92x = 343.04 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.92x = 57,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,658.16/228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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