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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.53, 345.98 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.53, 345.98 and 163.25 is: 225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.53 : 345.98 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.53/345.98 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.53x = 345.98 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.53x = 56,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,480.42/250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.44

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