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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 344.88 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 344.88 and 162.66 is: 224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 344.88 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/344.88 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 344.88 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 56,098.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,098.18/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.27

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