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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.19, 344.91 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.19, 344.91 and 167.27 is: 230.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.19 : 344.91 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.19/344.91 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.19x = 344.91 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.19x = 57,693.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,693.96/250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.60

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