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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.18, 345.42 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.18, 345.42 and 167.38 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.18 : 345.42 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.18/345.42 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.18x = 345.42 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.18x = 57,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,816.40/250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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