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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.10, 343.31 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.10, 343.31 and 167.94 is: 251.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.10 : 343.31 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.10/343.31 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.10x = 343.31 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.10x = 57,654.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,654.64/229.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.66

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