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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 345.91 and 163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 345.91 and 163.30 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 345.91 = 163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/345.91 = 163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 345.91 × 163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 56,487.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,487.10/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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