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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 376.19 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 376.19 and 163.97 is: 246.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 376.19 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/376.19 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 376.19 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 61,683.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,683.05/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.08

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