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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 345.29 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 345.29 and 163.02 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 345.29 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/345.29 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 345.29 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 56,288.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,288.36/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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