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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 345.78 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 345.78 and 167.66 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 345.78 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/345.78 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 345.78 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 57,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,971.75/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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