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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.37, 345.38 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.37, 345.38 and 167.50 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.37 : 345.38 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.37/345.38 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.37x = 345.38 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.37x = 57,849.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,849.42/250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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