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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 375.53 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 375.53 and 163.58 is: 245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 375.53 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/375.53 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 375.53 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 61,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,426.50/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.33

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