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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.11, 342.73 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.11, 342.73 and 167.03 is: 249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.11 : 342.73 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.11/342.73 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.11x = 342.73 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.11x = 57,246.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,246.19/229.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.86

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