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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 345.64 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 345.64 and 163.20 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 345.64 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/345.64 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 345.64 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 56,408.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,408.45/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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