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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.46, 345.72 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.46, 345.72 and 163.16 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.46 : 345.72 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.46/345.72 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.46x = 345.72 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.46x = 56,407.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,407.68/250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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