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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.01, 344.93 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.01, 344.93 and 167.18 is: 230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.01 : 344.93 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.01/344.93 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.01x = 344.93 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.01x = 57,664.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,664.09/250.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.64

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