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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.39, 345.44 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.39, 345.44 and 167.55 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.39 : 345.44 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.39/345.44 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.39x = 345.44 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.39x = 57,877.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,877.60/250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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