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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.03, 345.29 and 162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.03, 345.29 and 162.75 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.03 : 345.29 = 162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.03/345.29 = 162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.03x = 345.29 × 162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.03x = 56,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,195.13/250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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