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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.47, 375.32 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.47, 375.32 and 163.65 is: 245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.47 : 375.32 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.47/375.32 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.47x = 375.32 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.47x = 61,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,420.30/250.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.22

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