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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.50, 375.30 and 163.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.50, 375.30 and 163.71 is: 245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.50 : 375.30 = 163.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.50/375.30 = 163.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.50x = 375.30 × 163.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.50x = 61,440.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,440.36/250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.27

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