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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 345.04 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 345.04 and 162.86 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 345.04 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/345.04 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 345.04 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 56,191.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,191.54/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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