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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.44, 345.48 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.44, 345.48 and 163.14 is: 225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.44 : 345.48 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.44/345.48 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.44x = 345.48 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.44x = 56,361.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,361.61/250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.05

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