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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 345.75 and 163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 345.75 and 163.45 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 345.75 = 163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/345.75 = 163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 345.75 × 163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 56,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,511.11/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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