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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 345.36 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 345.36 and 162.72 is: 224.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 345.36 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/345.36 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 345.36 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 56,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,196.98/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.72

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