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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 345.57 and 167.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 345.57 and 167.49 is: 231.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 345.57 = 167.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/345.57 = 167.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 345.57 × 167.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 57,879.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,879.52/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.17

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