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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 345.17 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 345.17 and 167.20 is: 230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 345.17 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/345.17 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 345.17 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 57,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,712.42/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.85

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