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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.20, 345.20 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.20, 345.20 and 162.92 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.20 : 345.20 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.20/345.20 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.20x = 345.20 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.20x = 56,240.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,240.03/250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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