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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.17, 374.58 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.17, 374.58 and 163.32 is: 244.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.17 : 374.58 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.17/374.58 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.17x = 374.58 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.17x = 61,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,176.41/250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.54

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