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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.39, 345.54 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.39, 345.54 and 163.12 is: 225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.39 : 345.54 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.39/345.54 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.39x = 345.54 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.39x = 56,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,364.48/250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.11

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