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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.06, 344.85 and 162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.06, 344.85 and 162.70 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.06 : 344.85 = 162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.06/344.85 = 162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.06x = 344.85 × 162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.06x = 56,107.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,107.10/250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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