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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.11, 344.97 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.11, 344.97 and 162.63 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.11 : 344.97 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.11/344.97 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.11x = 344.97 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.11x = 56,102.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,102.47/250.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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