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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.45, 345.50 and 167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.45, 345.50 and 167.56 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.45 : 345.50 = 167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.45/345.50 = 167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.45x = 345.50 × 167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.45x = 57,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,891.14/250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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