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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.01, 345.18 and 162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.01, 345.18 and 162.83 is: 224.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.01 : 345.18 = 162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.01/345.18 = 162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.01x = 345.18 × 162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.01x = 56,203.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,203.93/250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.81

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