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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.36, 345.77 and 167.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.36, 345.77 and 167.81 is: 231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.36 : 345.77 = 167.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.36/345.77 = 167.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.36x = 345.77 × 167.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.36x = 58,021.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,021.73/250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.76

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