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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.46, 345.63 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.46, 345.63 and 163.28 is: 225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.46 : 345.63 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.46/345.63 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.46x = 345.63 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.46x = 56,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,435.94/250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.33

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