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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.65, 346.04 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.65, 346.04 and 167.73 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.65 : 346.04 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.65/346.04 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.65x = 346.04 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.65x = 58,041.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,041.29/250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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