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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.44, 345.50 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.44, 345.50 and 163.12 is: 225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.44 : 345.50 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.44/345.50 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.44x = 345.50 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.44x = 56,357.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,357.96/250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.04

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