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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.32, 345.51 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.32, 345.51 and 167.43 is: 231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.32 : 345.51 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.32/345.51 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.32x = 345.51 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.32x = 57,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,848.74/250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.10

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