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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.64, 375.80 and 165.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.64, 375.80 and 165.04 is: 247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.64 : 375.80 = 165.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.64/375.80 = 165.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.64x = 375.80 × 165.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.64x = 62,022.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,022.03/250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.45

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