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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 345.30 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 345.30 and 167.52 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 345.30 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/345.30 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 345.30 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 57,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,844.66/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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