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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.35, 345.30 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.35, 345.30 and 162.96 is: 224.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.35 : 345.30 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.35/345.30 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.35x = 345.30 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.35x = 56,270.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,270.09/250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.77

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