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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.21, 375.65 and 163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.21, 375.65 and 163.75 is: 245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.21 : 375.65 = 163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.21/375.65 = 163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.21x = 375.65 × 163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.21x = 61,512.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,512.16/250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.84

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