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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 345.23 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 345.23 and 167.25 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 345.23 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/345.23 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 345.23 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 57,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,739.72/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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