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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.23, 345.42 and 161.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.23, 345.42 and 161.74 is: 223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.23 : 345.42 = 161.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.23/345.42 = 161.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.23x = 345.42 × 161.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.23x = 55,867.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,867.37/250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.26

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