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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 345.26 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 345.26 and 162.80 is: 224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 345.26 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/345.26 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 345.26 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 56,208.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,208.33/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.80

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