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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.42, 345.62 and 162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.42, 345.62 and 162.01 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.42 : 345.62 = 162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.42/345.62 = 162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.42x = 345.62 × 162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.42x = 55,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,991.36/250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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