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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.07, 345.30 and 162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.07, 345.30 and 162.89 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.07 : 345.30 = 162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.07/345.30 = 162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.07x = 345.30 × 162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.07x = 56,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,245.92/250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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