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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 345.79 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 345.79 and 163.08 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 345.79 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/345.79 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 345.79 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 56,391.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,391.43/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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