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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 345.64 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 345.64 and 163.24 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 345.64 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/345.64 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 345.64 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 56,422.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,422.27/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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