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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 345.48 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 345.48 and 163.28 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 345.48 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/345.48 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 345.48 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 56,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,409.97/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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