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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.98, 343.56 and 167.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.98, 343.56 and 167.33 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.98 : 343.56 = 167.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.98/343.56 = 167.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.98x = 343.56 × 167.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.98x = 57,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,488.44/228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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