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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 345 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 345 and 162.68 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 345 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/345 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 345 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 56,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,124.60/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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