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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 345.98 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 345.98 and 162.16 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 345.98 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/345.98 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 345.98 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 56,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,101.58/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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