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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.03, 344.92 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.03, 344.92 and 167.16 is: 230.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.03 : 344.92 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.03/344.92 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.03x = 344.92 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.03x = 57,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,657.89/250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.60

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