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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.34, 345.44 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.34, 345.44 and 161.84 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.34 : 345.44 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.34/345.44 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.34x = 345.44 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.34x = 55,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,906.01/250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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