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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.25, 345.38 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.25, 345.38 and 163 is: 224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.25 : 345.38 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.25/345.38 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.25x = 345.38 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.25x = 56,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,296.94/250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.96

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