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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 345.82 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 345.82 and 163.42 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 345.82 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/345.82 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 345.82 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 56,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,513.90/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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