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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 375.23 and 163.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 375.23 and 163.82 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 375.23 = 163.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/375.23 = 163.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 375.23 × 163.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 61,471.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,471.53/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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