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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 345.80 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 345.80 and 167.63 is: 231.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 345.80 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/345.80 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 345.80 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 57,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,963.89/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.31

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