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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.37, 345.37 and 167.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.37, 345.37 and 167.38 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.37 : 345.37 = 167.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.37/345.37 = 167.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.37x = 345.37 × 167.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.37x = 57,808.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,808.03/250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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