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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 345.36 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 345.36 and 163.05 is: 224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 345.36 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/345.36 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 345.36 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 56,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,310.95/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.96

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