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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.62, 375.66 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.62, 375.66 and 163.68 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.62 : 375.66 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.62/375.66 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.62x = 375.66 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.62x = 61,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,488.03/250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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