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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.19, 345.18 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.19, 345.18 and 167.27 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.19 : 345.18 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.19/345.18 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.19x = 345.18 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.19x = 57,739.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,739.12/250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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