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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 345.30 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 345.30 and 162.90 is: 224.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 345.30 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/345.30 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 345.30 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 56,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,249.37/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.93

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