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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.31, 345.12 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.31, 345.12 and 167.28 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.31 : 345.12 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.31/345.12 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.31x = 345.12 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.31x = 57,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,731.67/250.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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