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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 345.01 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 345.01 and 167.23 is: 230.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 345.01 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/345.01 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 345.01 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 57,696.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,696.02/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.71

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