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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.54, 345.72 and 167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.54, 345.72 and 167.74 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.54 : 345.72 = 167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.54/345.72 = 167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.54x = 345.72 × 167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.54x = 57,991.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,991.07/250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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