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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.45, 375.80 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.45, 375.80 and 163.76 is: 245.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.45 : 375.80 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.45/375.80 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.45x = 375.80 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.45x = 61,538.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,538.31/250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.71

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