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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.10, 344.73 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.10, 344.73 and 167.18 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.10 : 344.73 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.10/344.73 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.10x = 344.73 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.10x = 57,632.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,632.33/250.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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