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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.37, 375.15 and 163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.37, 375.15 and 163.52 is: 245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.37 : 375.15 = 163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.37/375.15 = 163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.37x = 375.15 × 163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.37x = 61,344.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,344.53/250.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.02

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