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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.19, 375.03 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.19, 375.03 and 163.58 is: 245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.19 : 375.03 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.19/375.03 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.19x = 375.03 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.19x = 61,347.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,347.41/250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.20

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