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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.65, 345.62 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.65, 345.62 and 163.28 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.65 : 345.62 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.65/345.62 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.65x = 345.62 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.65x = 56,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,434.11/250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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