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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 345.20 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 345.20 and 162.86 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 345.20 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/345.20 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 345.20 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 56,216.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,216.73/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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