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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.03, 345.17 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.03, 345.17 and 167.28 is: 230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.03 : 345.17 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.03/345.17 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.03x = 345.17 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.03x = 57,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,740.04/250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.93

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